Maynard police log: May 1-7

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May 13, 2017 at 7:00 AM

The following are excerpts from the Maynard police log from Monday, May 1, to Sunday, May 7. The log is public record and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.

Monday, May 1

8 a.m.: The Department of Public Works was notified to pick up bags of trash at the Rockland Avenue house where the fire department conducted a live burn, as well as unrelated bags of trash at the Rockland Woods entrance to conservation land.

10:20 a.m.: Vandalism was reported on Pine Hill Road.

11:51 a.m.: A solicitor who would not show his permit or business card was reported on Grant Street. The party was advised he would need to apply for a solicitor permit.

1:48 p.m.: A party asked to speak with an officer regarding his tenant changing the locks and not giving him a key. The tenant was advised.

2:47 p.m.: Syringes were reported in the pathway between the middle and high schools on Tiger Drive. The syringes were located and removed by an officer.

3:53 p.m.: Two loose dogs were reported on Rickey Drive. Animal control was notified.

4:10 p.m.: A suspicious vehicle was reported on Powder Mill Road. A mother and son were found to be doing driving practice.

4:43 p.m.: A raccoon appearing unhealthy was reported on Percival Street. Animal control was notified.

6:43 p.m.: A caller reported her dog was attacked by an off-leash dog while on a walk on Tower Road. Animal control was notified.

10:24 p.m.: A suspicious teenager was reported loitering outside a store on Waltham Street. An officer reported the situation was OK; the party was one of the regulars that lives in town.

Tuesday, May 2

9:42 p.m.: A walk-in reported an issue regarding a neighbor. The individual was advised of private tow procedure. ArtSpace left notes on the vehicle in question and received unreceptive emails from the neighbor in regards to moving his vehicle from the lot.

10:59 p.m.: A party from Fairfield Avenue asked to speak with animal control about getting chickens.

12:17 p.m.: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Waltham Street. The area search was negative.

1:26 p.m.: An injured bird was reported in a yard on Roosevelt Avenue. Animal control was notified.

2:46 p.m.: Syringes were reported in the pathway between the middle and high schools on Tiger Drive. An officer removed the syringe and reported it was a new one that was not there during the previous call the day before. A detective was notified of the issue.

9:25 p.m.: A Woodridge Road resident reported flames behind her home. The fire department reported there was a cooking fire at the location. The resident was advised to put the fire out because of the wind conditions.

9:46 p.m.: Worcester police reported receiving a call for an unnamed 10-year-old boy stating the involved party was being assaulted by a male with a knife on Dawn Road. Maynard police reported the party checked OK, and the children were OK as well. The party stated she was unfamiliar with the phone number that the call came from.

Wednesday, May 3

12:08 p.m.: An erratic driver was reported on Parker Street. The area search was negative.

2:47 p.m.: A walk-in reported receiving a threatening text message.

7:16 p.m.: A walk-in reported her brother that suffers from short-term memory loss had not been seen since 3 p.m. The party was last seen riding his blue tricycle and wearing a Mexican poncho. A be-on-the-lookout alert was made. The party was located in Bolton.

8:11 p.m.: A suspicious vehicle was investigated on Mill and Main Place. The parties had permission from security to be in the area and checked OK.

8:29 p.m.: A tenant on Sudbury Street reported his landlord’s trailer was parked in the driveway, and the tenant was unable to park.

Thursday, May 4

12:09 p.m.: A short-hair tiger cat was reported missing on Guyer Road. Animal control was notified.

2:31 p.m.: An argument between a worker and a resident was reported at Railroad Street and Florida Road. The parties were spoken to.

4:37 p.m.: A party flagged down an officer and reported a male party with white hair was almost hit on Powder Mill Road. That party was then currently in Acton, and no action was required.

Friday, May 5

8:56 a.m.: A walk-in asked to speak with an officer regarding a restraining order against her and ongoing issues she has with her neighbor. An officer advised the party that she should contact Concord District Court regarding the order.

12:46 p.m.: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Main Street.

3:02 p.m.: A Walcott Street tenant reported his landlord shut his water off. The water was turned back on, and both parties were advised.

5:25 p.m.: A Sudbury Street tenant asked to speak with an officer regarding his landlord locking the basement storage unit. The party was advised this is a civil issue.